![31,140 youth under 35 declared bankrupt since 2014 - Ramkarpal 31,140 youth under 35 declared bankrupt since 2014 - Ramkarpal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687759107_RamkarpalSingh.jpg)
31,140 youth under 35 declared bankrupt since 2014 - Ramkarpal
The govt has implemented several initiatives including bankruptcy discharge for those declared bankrupt for debts below RM50,000.
Mon Jun 26 2023
![1MDB, subsidiaries get leave to continue lawsuit against Jho Low's associate 1MDB, subsidiaries get leave to continue lawsuit against Jho Low's associate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665398947_MDB.jpg)
1MDB, subsidiaries get leave to continue lawsuit against Jho Low's associate
Lawyer Siva Kumar said 1MDB's application to continue the lawsuit against Eric Tan Kim Loong could continue even if he is declared bankrupt.
Wed Jun 07 2023
![Eric Tan declared bankrupt for failing to pay RM68 mln income tax to govt Eric Tan declared bankrupt for failing to pay RM68 mln income tax to govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655214278_saman.jpg)
Eric Tan declared bankrupt for failing to pay RM68 mln income tax to govt
The High Court here today declared Eric Tan Kim Loong, alleged to be an associate of Low Taek Jho or Jho Low, bankrupt after failing to pay income tax of RM68,334,219.01 to the government.
Tue Jun 14 2022
![Tennis - Becker hid assets including Wimbledon trophies, court hears Tennis - Becker hid assets including Wimbledon trophies, court hears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41647921389_BorisBecker.jpg)
Tennis - Becker hid assets including Wimbledon trophies, court hears
German tennis great Boris Becker "acted dishonestly" by failing to hand over assets after he was declared bankrupt.
Tue Mar 22 2022
![10,317 individuals declared bankrupt during MCO period - PM 10,317 individuals declared bankrupt during MCO period - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632720147_TBDewanRakyat.jpg)
10,317 individuals declared bankrupt during MCO period - PM
Selangor had the highest number of individuals declared bankrupt at 2,555, according to Malaysian Department of Insolvency.
Tue Sep 28 2021
![Najib has not been declared bankrupt - Lawyer Najib has not been declared bankrupt - Lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620204667_NajibDarurat.jpg)
Najib has not been declared bankrupt - Lawyer
Bankruptcy against Najib has not yet occurred even though revenue counsel who acted for IRB, asked for the act of bankruptcy to be recorded by the court immediately.
Wed May 05 2021
![Budget 2021: Govt urged to help loan borrowers facing repayment difficulties Budget 2021: Govt urged to help loan borrowers facing repayment difficulties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-11/81542273711_EmptyWallet.jpg)
Budget 2021: Govt urged to help loan borrowers facing repayment difficulties
The government has been urged to help loan borrowers who have defaulted on their loan repayments for more than three months to the extent of being declared bankrupt.
Wed Nov 04 2020
![Budget 2021: Extend loan moratorium to June 2021, MATTA suggests Budget 2021: Extend loan moratorium to June 2021, MATTA suggests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603960879_moratorium.jpg)
Budget 2021: Extend loan moratorium to June 2021, MATTA suggests
The tourism industry has crippled and unable to repay loans, many businesses and individuals would suffer and probably be declared bankrupt without a moratorium extension.
Thu Oct 29 2020
![Bankruptcy release for 50,000 individuals in 5 years - Ahmad Zahid Bankruptcy release for 50,000 individuals in 5 years - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/71509799514_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Bankruptcy release for 50,000 individuals in 5 years - Ahmad Zahid
For a start, 20,000 borrowers who had been declared bankrupt on technicality or for being a social guarantor would be free of the status in one year.
Sat Nov 04 2017
![Nenggiri state seat vacant after incumbent declared bankrupt Nenggiri state seat vacant after incumbent declared bankrupt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496310050_DatukAbdullah.jpg)
Nenggiri state seat vacant after incumbent declared bankrupt
The Kelantan State Assembly Speaker today declared that the Nenggiri state seat is vacant.
Thu Jun 01 2017
![Nearly 6,000 people declared bankrupt in Perak Nearly 6,000 people declared bankrupt in Perak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/41435247252_BANKRUPT.jpg)
Nearly 6,000 people declared bankrupt in Perak
As many as 5,845 people in Perak were declared bankrupt by the Malaysian Insolvency Department (MDI) from 2012 to last year, said its Perak director Hezlin Haldi.
Thu May 11 2017
![Parliament passes Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2016 Parliament passes Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61449158042_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Parliament passes Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2016
The Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2016, which among others, protects social guarantors from being declared bankrupt, was passed by Parliament today.
Wed Mar 29 2017
![New Bankruptcy Act law to be tabled in Parliament next year New Bankruptcy Act law to be tabled in Parliament next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61441345569_NancyShukri.jpg)
New Bankruptcy Act law to be tabled in Parliament next year
Nancy Shukri said, the proposed new law will give a second chance to individuals who have been declared bankrupt.
Thu Sep 17 2015
![Over 107,000 individuals declared bankrupt from 2010 to April 2015 Over 107,000 individuals declared bankrupt from 2010 to April 2015](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/41435247252_BANKRUPT.jpg)
Over 107,000 individuals declared bankrupt from 2010 to April 2015
Among the main causes that led to bankruptcy are failing to pay for vehicle hire purchases, housing loans, personal and credit card loans, business loans as well as those who became guarantors.
Thu Jun 25 2015
![Youths aged 25 and below declared bankrupt on the rise Youths aged 25 and below declared bankrupt on the rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/41374467162_295x200.jpg)
Youths aged 25 and below declared bankrupt on the rise
Some 579 individuals aged 25 and below have been declared bankrupt in the first six months of this year.
Sun Oct 19 2014
![Rising cancer cases in Malaysia stress the importance of proactive digestive health care Rising cancer cases in Malaysia stress the importance of proactive digestive health care](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721223722_stomachache.jpg)
Rising cancer cases in Malaysia stress the importance of proactive digestive health care
Stomach and oesophageal cancers remind us of the importance of proactive care in managing our digestive health and well-being.
Sat Feb 08 2025
![Wooing Chinese tourists, Thai leader says she has 'Chinese blood in her' Wooing Chinese tourists, Thai leader says she has 'Chinese blood in her'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738926628_TBTHAICHINA.jpg)
Wooing Chinese tourists, Thai leader says she has 'Chinese blood in her'
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra says, she personally looked into security protocols in place to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![No need to create guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events - PM No need to create guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738922827_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
No need to create guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events - PM
There is no need for such guidelines because Muslims already know their boundaries, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Beyond quick fixes: Addressing the root causes of SPM absenteeism and workforce shortages [COLUMNIST] Beyond quick fixes: Addressing the root causes of SPM absenteeism and workforce shortages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51590765086_exam.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Beyond quick fixes: Addressing the root causes of SPM absenteeism and workforce shortages
What the nation needs now are credible, research-driven solutions that do more than just scratch the surface.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Anna Jenkins: High Court sets April 28 for decision on open verdict revision Anna Jenkins: High Court sets April 28 for decision on open verdict revision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81635504957_AnnaJenkins.jpg)
Anna Jenkins: High Court sets April 28 for decision on open verdict revision
Annapuranee "Anna" Jenkins' remains were found nearly three years later, after her 2017 abrupt disappearance while on holiday in Penang.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738925520_ZaynRayyan.jpg)
Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault"
According to the teacher, Zayn Rayyan's mother said those words when she visited the family a day after the child was reported missing.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738921639_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first
This issue arose following several inquiries from Muslims regarding invitations to events organised by non-Muslim communities, says JAKIM.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Indonesia begins talks with Britain to repatriate UK's 'most prolific rapist' Indonesia begins talks with Britain to repatriate UK's 'most prolific rapist'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738920610_ReynhardSinaga.jpg)
Indonesia begins talks with Britain to repatriate UK's 'most prolific rapist'
Reynhard Sinaga was found guilty in Manchester of assaulting 48 men whom he drugged after taking them back to his apartment from clubs.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Bentong helicopter crash: Site investigation to conclude today Bentong helicopter crash: Site investigation to conclude today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738919573_HelikopterTerhempa.jpg)
Bentong helicopter crash: Site investigation to conclude today
AAIB is still conducting investigations at the scene, and the helicopter wreckage will be removed once the probe is completed.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Vehicle inspections: MOT announces three new companies, ending Puspakom’s monopoly Vehicle inspections: MOT announces three new companies, ending Puspakom’s monopoly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738921212_PPKM.jpg)
Vehicle inspections: MOT announces three new companies, ending Puspakom’s monopoly
Loke said the companies were selected based on key criteria, including financial stability and a minimum paid-up capital of RM10 million.
Fri Feb 07 2025